Free Agents (U.S. TV series)

Free Agents is an American re-make of a British workplace sitcom that premiered on NBC September 14, 2011, in the 10:30 pm Eastern/9:30 pm Central time slot, before assuming its regular time slot on September 21, 2011, where it aired at 8:30 pm Eastern/7:30 pm Central on Wednesday nights. It is based on the British comedy series of the same name that was created by Chris Niel, who also serves as co-creator and producer on this version with John Enbom, Karey Burke, Todd Holland, and Kenton Allen for Big Talk Productions, Dark Toy Productions and Universal Television. This show was the last series to be produced by Universal Media Studios during the revival of Universal Television.

NBC canceled Free Agents on October 6, 2011 after four episodes were broadcast. The remaining four episodes produced were later released via Hulu on January 16, 2012.

Synopsis

The series followed the lives of two public relations executives at an advertising firm in Portland, Oregon: Alex Taylor (Hank Azaria), who is recently divorced, and Helen Ryan (Kathryn Hahn), a woman trying to move on after the death of her fiancé. They discover that they seem to have an attraction for each other, and have a drunken one-night stand, but try to stay professional at work, where their friends will do anything to get them to re-enter the dating scene.

Hank Azaria

Henry Albert "Hank" Azaria (/əˈzɛəriə/ə-ZAIR-ee-ə; born April 25, 1964) is an American actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. He is known for being one of the voice actors on the animated television sitcom The Simpsons (1989–present), voicing Moe Szyslak, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, Carl Carlson and numerous others. After attending Tufts University, Azaria joined the series with little voice acting experience, but became a regular in its second season, with many of his performances on the show being based on famous actors and characters.

Free Agents

Alex is recently divorced, and Helen lost her fiance a year ago. Obviously, these two are definitely not ready to be dating again. So naturally, they end up in bed together one night. Oops. And they're co-workers. Double oops. At least they have one thing in common: they're both in need of getting back on the horse again but unable to figure out how. Despite their little romantic encounter, however, they decide to just remain friends. Helen insists this has nothing to do with Alex crying like a baby after sex. And Alex tries to reassure Helen that she'll have no trouble finding a new boyfriend as soon as she removes the pictures of her dead fiance that are all over her apartment. The rest of the office tries to get Alex back out there... but no matter how many terrible shirts they make him buy, he's never going to be a ladies' man. His colleagues aren't actually much help: from the boss who can't wait to hear about Alex's sexual exploits to the eternal "player" who wants Alex as his new wing man. When he finally gets up the courage to go on a date, Helen finds herself just a little jealous... which is what Alex secretly wanted all along. And one drunk-dial later, they end up back in bed together. Looks like this might be the start of something (awkward) big. This crooked workplace/romantic comedy written by John Enbom (Party Down) and directed by Emmy Award winner Todd Holland (Malcolm in the Middle) proves you can try to put yourself back out there, but sometimes what you need is right in front of you. Even if it's a really bad idea.

Latest News for: free agents

I think they have the potential to land a big-time freeagent to pair with Porzingis and after that it could be a matter of time.”.Chandler believes the Knicks can attract a marquee freeagent because the perception of the team has changed around the league....

Tyson Chandler doesn’t think the Knicks have an ownership problem and is bullish about their chances to land a superstar in free agency, most especially because of Kristaps Porzingis. “They have a chance to land a big-time freeagent to pair with Porzingis and after that I think it can happen real... ....

BC-BBA--Yankees-Beltran,179... His hiring came shortly before prized freeagentManny Machado was expected to meet with the Yankees on Wednesday. Beltran and Machado have the same agent ... His hiring came shortly before prized freeagent Manny Machado was expected to meet with the Yankees on Wednesday. Beltran and Machado have the same agent ... .......

Each week I’ll list the best widely available freeagents for fantasy football — I define “widely available” as being owned in around half of all ESPN or Yahoo leagues — and some guys who are probably better off in the freeagent pool than collecting dust on your roster. Here's my best bets off... ....

BC-FBN--Colts Injuries,130. Colts place starting defensive lineman on injured reserve. Eds. APNewsNow. The Indianapolis Colts put starting defensive tackle Al Woods on injured reserve ... He could become a freeagent in March. Indy signed safety J.J ... He could become a freeagent in March ... ———. More AP NFL ... .......

Davis is under contract with New Orleans for $27.1 million next season and has a player option for 2020-21 worth $28.8 million, meaning the Lakers would have to trade for the five-time All-Star should they want to acquire him before he becomes a freeagent...Paul, of course, is also James' agent....

Former Met and Yankee shares agent with Manny Machado, but says the hire has been in the works for a while. The Yankees will be hosting freeagent Manny Machado at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday ...Beltran’s agent during his playing days was Dan Lozano, who also happens to be Machado’s agent ... "That is pure coincidence," Beltran said....